Virtual—Natural Products Expo West is going virtual for 2021, according to a press release. It will take place May 24-27, featuring virtual booths, a sampling program, networking opportunities, retailer/buyer programs, and conference programming focused on product innovations and trends. An FAQ page here answers questions about what a virtual event...
Visalia, CA—Milk Specialties Global announced that it has doubled its lactose production following the expansion of its west coast processing facility. The additional lactose production capacity, which came online in late 2020, is in response to increased demand for high-quality dairy ingredients in Asia and other overseas markets. “It all...
San Diego, CA—Star Manufacturing has launched Star Organics, a nutraceutical division that will manufacture chewable tablets, effervescents, gummies, liquid capsules, oral film strips, tinctures, and two-piece capsules. Star Organics plans to incorporate branded ingredients including Organic Eldermune Elerberry and BerryShield Elderberry from INS Farms, and Organic Cran Naturelle Cranberry from...
Guelph, ON—Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services is now an official Institution-Wide Cannabis Research License holder under the Cannabis Act in Canada, according to a press release. The company has obtained approval from Health Canada’s Controlled Substances and Cannabis branch, allowing Nutrasource’s clients an accelerated path to cannabis human research authorizations.
Basel, Switzerland—Bain Capital and Cinven have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lonza’s Specialty Ingredients (SI) business and operations for a value of CHF 4.2 billion, according to a press release. “Today’s announcement is the result of a comprehensive and robust selection process.” Lonza’s Chairman, Albert Baehny, said in...
Carthage, MO—Stratum Nutrition’s NEM brand eggshell membrane has received approval for pain claims in Canada, according to a press release. The Natural & Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) of Health Canada has reviewed and approved the claim “NEM helps provide relief from joint pain due to moderate intensity aerobic exercise...
Oslo, Norway—Kappa Bioscience is expanding its business in the United States, according to a press release. “Our strategy requires focusing on one of the world’s largest regions for dietary supplements and functional foods. We have reached the point where the number of clients and projects require dedicated local resources,” said...
Milan, Italy—A century ago, Carlo Boccaccio Inverni and Biagio Alberto Della Beffa created a company, initially named Inverni Della Beffa and later renamed Indena. In 2021, Indena is celebrating its 100-year history and its continued growth. In a press release, the company credits "the revolutionary approach to the medicinal plants...
Brussels, Belgium—Eurofins has launched an updated version of its non-GMO Identity Preservation program Eurofins IP TRUST, according to a press release. The program provides a set of requirements to be implemented and challenged through advanced analytical expertise in combination with assessment and auditing capabilities, the press release states. Compliance with...
IFF has received Non-GMO Project Verified certification for Benolea, the company’s branded olive leaf extract, according to a press release. The company also recently received recognition for an organic grade of Benolea from the Council of Ecological Agriculture of the Region of Murcia. The olive leaves used for Benolea are...
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